Sears Fine Food

Sears was founded in 1938 by Hilbur and Ben Sears, a retired circus clown, who built a reputation for serving Swedish pancakes made from a recipe inherited from his wife's Swedish family. The restaurant has changed hands a couple of times over the years but maintains its old-fashioned charm and a menu of American favorites, including a platter of 18 Swedish pancakes with jam and butter.

Editor Picks

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so luckily for us, Union Square is home to some of the best breakfast spots in the City. From grab ‘n’ go cafés to classic 24-hour diners, here are our top 10 breakfast spots in The Square.